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As #CRC Month ends, we emphasize the importance of high-quality, population-based screening.
🗨️ 'UEG remains committed to advancing prevention policies & ensuring equitable access to screening across Europe.' - Roos Pouw, UEG Secretary General
Learn more 👉 https://ueg.eu/p/78
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🗨️ Reducing the long-term burden of #CRC requires both: high-quality screening programmes and action on modifiable lifestyle.
Prevention starts with awareness and action.
Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4iguadU
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🩺 During European Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (ECCAM) we highlight the importance of regular screening for early detection & improved outcomes.
📣 UEG is proud to support the #ECCAM2026 campaign by @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social in promoting awareness & early detection.
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#CRC is highly preventable but remains a leading cause of cancer death in Europe.
ESGE Secretary General Marianna Arvanitakis stresses the need for quality, accessible endoscopic screening. @esge-news.bsky.social
💡Learn more about CRC screening in Europe ➡️ https://ueg.eu/p/78
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📅 March is Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month!
#CRC is the second most common cancer in Europe. This month, join us in raising awareness, promoting prevention, and supporting early detection.
Read CRC Manifesto & learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4qWPxVD
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📢 Digestive health must be a priority in the next EU budget #MFF 2028–2034 & #FP10 to drive prevention, stronger health systems, and real-world impact.
🔗 Read UEG press release & full statement: https://bit.ly/4kWeUWb
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On #WorldCancerDay, we’re reminded that 30–50% of cancers are preventable by addressing key risk factors and supporting healthier lifestyles (WHO).
Read UEG's recommendations on primary prevention 👉 https://bit.ly/4b0sbrX & cancer screening 👉 https://bit.ly/3xAWpSq
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🌍 On #WorldCancerDay, we highlight the critical role of early detection and effective screening in preventing digestive cancers.
As reaffirmed by UEG President @joostphdrenth.bsky.social, progress is possible when science, policy, and healthcare systems work together. 🤝
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Digestive cancers are preventable, treatable and survivable – especially when detected early.
📢 With #WorldCancerDay approaching, let’s join forces to prioritize prevention and early detection.
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What a day in Vienna! It was an honor to chair today's meeting of the @myueg.bsky.social Public Affairs Group. I am grateful for the energy and strong suggestions from all participants & I look forward to translating these ideas into concrete actions to promote digestive health #EUNewsline
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🎉 The January 2026 Advocacy Bulletin is out!
This edition features Alexander Hann, new Public Affairs Group Chair, on why digestive health must be a public health & policy priority.
We also cover #WorldCancerDay & ESPGHAN's Healthcare Transition Campaign.
➡️ https://bit.ly/3LE05Kv
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📣 The latest edition of our Advocacy Bulletin is out ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qbT16x
Explore updates on:
▫️Digestive Health Manifesto
▫️ECO’s new report on cancer screening
▫️Reducing bureaucracy in clinical trials
▫️Slovakia's efforts to improve CRC prevention
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🤝 📜Just published: the Digestive Health Manifesto – a call for stronger patient involvement in cancer care, PROMs & clinical trials.
Patients aren’t just participants. They’re partners shaping the future of #digestivehealth. 🤝
🔗 bit.ly/3Xvwo0w
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📊 #PancreaticCancer is on the rise in Europe, with incident cases increasing by 53% since 2000.
On #WorldPancreaticCancerDay, we stand with the pancreatic cancer community to raise awareness and drive meaningful change.
Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3JzYNiC
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On #WorldPancreaticCancerDay, we shine a light on one of the deadliest and most overlooked cancers.
As UEG President Matthias Löhr reminds us: progress requires action.📣 We need stronger political commitment, greater research investment & early detection to save lives.
#EUNewsline #WPCD #EUHealth
🟣Digestive Health Manifesto 👉eosnetwork.org/News/ueg-digestive-healt...
A call for stronger patient involvement in cancer care, PROMs & clinical trials.
🤝@myueg.bsky.social @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social @pce-europe.bsky.social
#digestivehealth #EUNewsline #EGID
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📣Just published: the Digestive Health Manifesto – a call for stronger patient involvement in cancer care, PROMs & clinical trials.
Patients are partners in shaping the future of #digestivehealth.🤝 Read press release https://bit.ly/4o4zpjo & manifesto https://bit.ly/3Xvwo0w
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📰 The Advocacy Bulletin is now a monthly LinkedIn Newsletter!
The latest edition is out and includes:
▫️Alcohol, nutrition & pancreatic cancer awareness
▫️Policy updates
▫️New publications & opportunities
Read & subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/3WW5Q8z
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This week we join the European Nutrition for Health Alliance for #MAW2025, raising awareness of disease-related malnutrition & patient empowerment.
📅 Nov 11: UEG expert Lucas Wauters speaks at the EU Parliament
💻 Nov 13: Join the Patient & Nutrition webinar
👉 https://bit.ly/4hR0YLy
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Together, we’re advancing pancreatic cancer care across Europe. 🌍
Since the #PancreaticCancer Position Paper was published in May 2024, we’ve been turning its recommendations into action – improving prevention, early detection & care.
👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JzYNiC
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October is #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth 🌍
Together with our German National Society DGVS and with endorsement from EASL, we call for stronger action to improve prevention and early detection of #HCC.
Read our joint press release & statement 👉 https://ueg.eu/a/379
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🌟 October UEG Advocacy Bulletin is here!
Featuring patient engagement highlights from #UEGWeek, a statement on HCC prevention, plus:
🔹 EU policy updates
🔹 Bulgaria CRC screening campaign
🔹 New podcast episode on transitional care
👉 Read more on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4n9chzR
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Powerful discussions at #UEGWeek 2025 where patient leaders & medical experts came together to discuss:
🩺 Cancer care
📝 Patient-reported outcomes
👥 Patient involvement in trials
Insights will fuel a Digestive Health Manifesto driving real change across Europe.
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🌍 Bringing #patientvoices together at #UEGWeek!
For the first time, we introduced “Meet the Patient Organisations!” – a unique chance to connect with patient leaders and learn about their work.
💚 Let's keep driving change for better #digestivehealth & #patientcare.
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📅✨ Save the Date!
We're thrilled to announce our upcoming policy event at the European Parliament, hosted by MEP Romana Jerković. The event will highlight the crucial link between obesity, digestive diseases & cancers to help shape effective policy solutions.📣Registrations opening soon! #EUNewsline
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Digestive Cancers are often preventable, detectable and treatable if the appropriate resources are implemented. This Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we call for increased investment in research, prevention and treatment of digestive cancers – for a healthier future for all. 📣 #EUNewsline #CRC
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Younger populations are increasingly at risk of digestive cancers, including #CRC. This #ECCAM25, let's raise awareness of the symptoms and risk factors. Knowledge truly saves lives. 🤝 @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social
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🚨 As digestive cancer deaths rise, EU Member States must prioritize screening programmes to improve health outcomes.
🔎 For #CRC, population screening is key to early detection, significantly enhancing survival rates.
Read UEG’s policy recommendations➡️ https://bit.ly/3SO8wT9
#ECCAM25 #EUNewsline
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#CRC rates are rising among younger populations in Europe, highlighting the urgent need for increased awareness across all age groups.📣 UEG is proud to support @dice_europe's #ECCAM25 campaign. Let's unite to improve awareness of key symptoms & warning signs of CRC. #EUNewsline
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#CRC incidence and mortality are rising across UEG member countries.📈
Tobacco, alcohol & obesity fuel this concerning trend, emphasizing the urgent need for stronger prevention measures. 📢 Read our policy asks: https://bit.ly/49Hhvwf
Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/42AVcIq
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